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Audi A3

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 FXRMOT history

LM61 FXR is a black diesel Audi A3 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

LM61 FXR black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,596 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 FXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 FXR was last recorded at 162,596 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 16,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,916 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,680 miles
Average per year
9,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,596 miles
  • 2025 – 145,916 miles
  • 2024 – 145,903 miles
  • 2023 – 130,410 miles
  • 2022 – 120,042 miles
  • 2021 – 112,425 miles
  • 2020 – 108,793 miles
  • 2019 – 104,465 miles
  • 2018 – 91,526 miles
  • 2017 – 77,716 miles
  • 2016 – 74,388 miles
  • 2015 – 67,778 miles
  • 2014 – 56,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • No smoke detected no printout

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Undercovers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,596 miles (+16,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,596 miles
    Test number
    812001248699
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,916 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,916 miles
    Test number
    578553843125
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail145,903 miles (+15,493)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,903 miles
    Test number
    216695794661
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass130,410 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    604784531989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  5. Fail130,410 miles (+10,368)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    384144731869
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  6. Pass120,042 miles (+7,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    120,042 miles
    Test number
    105032315284
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  7. Pass112,425 miles (+3,632)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    395205660035
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVERS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout

  8. Pass108,793 miles (+4,328)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,793 miles
    Test number
    469378520479
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  9. Pass104,465 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    221079018417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  10. Fail104,443 miles (+12,917)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,443 miles
    Test number
    836761411212
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected no printout
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted

  11. Pass91,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    597432047069
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail91,526 miles (+13,810)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    840081493102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryAdvise ref emissions test no acceleration detected no print out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass77,716 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    912581184463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,388 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,388 miles
    Test number
    893290527423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    771256716891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,778 miles (+11,598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    389446075495
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryOil level on Min

  17. Pass56,180 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    347909704348
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail56,180 miles1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    215099504382
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 FXR

Does LM61 FXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 FXR is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 FXR?
The MOT on LM61 FXR is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 FXR done?
LM61 FXR was recorded at 162,596 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 9,536 miles a year.
Has LM61 FXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 FXR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 FXR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 FXR find?
LM61 FXR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension component pin or bush slightly worn.

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